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Sources: Soccer Action.

Round One
Sunday April 6 1980 Kim Reserve, Altona
Altona City Hans van der Poel, Kevin Wilson, Stuart Cannell, Kevin Kelly, Rob Gramsbergen, George Watters, John Little, Billy Whyte, Robbie Craw, Nat Little (Keith Murray 80), Bruno Cozzella Coach: Joe Wilson Goal: J Little	1	-	3	Green Gully Lou Denys, Gerry Bennett, John Patten, Grant Smart, Steve Crilly, Billy Vojtek, David Hogben, Willie Vassallo, Fred Beller (Bernie Torner 82), Steve Bennie (Andy Segi 78), Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goals: Bennie 25, 60, Morrey 46
Sunday April 6 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
George Cross Hugh Graham, Philip Aquilina, Gary Hooper, Norm Maitland, Orlando De Sa, Robert Mirak, Billy Wilkinson, Damien Morgan, Mick Wilson (Ray Mizzi 46), Brian Thom (Nick Agnostopoulos 60), Jim Paparas Coach: Archie Campbell	0	-	4	Sunshine City Alan Contini, Dave Singleton, Steve Ellis, Frank Mussel, Jim McRobert, Wilf Laing, Rob Nelson, Peter Scarlett (Dennis Morovic 55), John McNally (John Mudrinic 80), Dave Nelson, Ray Pocock Coach: Ian Petherick Goals: Pocock 15, ?, D Nelson, McNally
Sunday April 6 1980 Gillon Oval, Brunswick Referee: Chris Bambridge Attendance: 3,000 (est)
Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Alex Nelson, Pat Della Rocca, Serge Sabbadini, Oscar Crino, Bruno Sabidussi (Mark Cocorocchio), Tony Heery, Fab Incantalupo (Paul Romano), George Gillan, Bobby McGuinness Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goal: McGuinness 60	1	-	1	Croydon City Mick Edwards, Jim Spink, Steve McCombe, Alan Pongho, Mark Brown, Kees Doornenbal, Dave Brogan, John Howarth (Charlie Murphy 35), Peter Loughnane (Harry McKinley 20), Robbie Forsyth, Jim Wyllie Coach: Norm Hobson Goal: Wyllie
Sunday April 6 1980 BT Connor Reserve, Reservoir Referee: Nick Karlich
Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Steve Beech, Jeff Faulkner, Ljube Petrovski, Claude Lucchesi, Robbie Cullen, George McMillan, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: Ward 14, 88, Petrovski 23	3	-	0	Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Steve Lawson, Rajko Bjelica, David Pye, Paul Cooke, Paul Wade, Billy Brindle (Danny Ward 46), John Cullen, Mick McGorian, Dave Griffiths Coach: Harry Chalkitis
Sunday April 6 1980 Middle Park Soccer Stadium, Middle Park
St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Steve Gadsby, David Baker, Anton Dosen, Sean Rooney, Dave Rigby, Stuart Blair, Ian Gibson, Bill Jordanou, Graham French, George Foldis Coach: Bill Allison Goals: Gibson, French, Jordanou	3	-	2	Frankston City Billy Whiteside, John Rowe (Dave Cooper 46), Goran Runje, Bob Adams, Shaun Parton, Chris Valli, Danny McCluskey, Billy Buchanan, Willie Coulson, Bruce Young, Kevin Wall Coach: Nigel Bevis Goals: Cooper, Buchanan
Sunday April 6 1980 Schintler Reserve, Footscray
Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis, Marian Jaworski, Mike Glykokalamos, Greg Daglis, Jim Daperis, John Daperis, John Christoudias (Steve Adamgikis 70), Eddie Kupisz (George Theocharidis 75), Kit Greechan, Steve Kypreos Coach: Jim Pyrgolios Goal: Greechan 11	1	-	1	Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, Steve Kokoska, John Gardiner, Ante Bilaver, Keith Adams, Ken Murphy, Joe Tront, Tommy Cumming, Carl Gilder, Branko Culina Coach: John Gardiner Goal: Gilder 44
Round Two
Saturday April 12 1980 Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Steve Lawson, Rajko Bjelica, David Pye, Paul Wade (Jim Williams 35), Cliff Whiteside (Daryl Gooch 70), Paul Cooke, John Cullen, Mick McGorian, Dave Griffiths Coach: Harry Chalkitis	0	-	2	St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Steve Gadsby, Anton Dosen, David Baker, Sean Rooney, Dave Rigby, Ian Gibson, Stuart Blair, Bill Jordanou, Graham French, George Foldis (Ian McNeil 83) Coach: Bill Allison Goals: French, McNeil
Sunday April 13 1980 Croydon Park, Croydon
Croydon City Mick Edwards, Jim Spink, Alan Pongho, Steve McCombe, Mark Brown, Duncan Smith, Kees Doornenbal, Dave Brogan, Charlie Murphy, Robbie Forsyth, Jim Wyllie Coach: Norm Hobson Goal: Wyllie	1	-	2	Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Steve Beech, Jeff Faulkner, Ljube Petrovski (Eric Lesbirel 75), Claude Lucchesi, Robbie Cullen, George McMillan, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: Faulkner, McMillan
Sunday April 13 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne Referee: Srewart Mellings Attendance: 2,000 (est)
Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, Steve Kokoska, John Gardiner, Ante Bilaver, Joe Tront, Mick Klarin, Ken Murphy, Tommy Cumming, Carl Gilder, Noel Mitten Coach: John Gardiner Goals: Tront, Gilder, Mitten, Cumming	4	-	3	Juventus Jack Reilly, Serge Sabbadini, Carlo Baravelli, Alex Nelson, Tony Curcio, Tony Heery, Oscar Crino (Fab Incantalupo 68), Bruno Sabidussi, Mendo Ristovski, Bobby McGuinness, George Gillan Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goals: Ristovski, McGuinness, Heery
Sunday April 13 1980 Centenary Park, North Frankston
Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Danny McCluskey (Goran Runje 55), Chris Valli, Billy Buchanan, Dave Cooper, Willie Coulson, Kevin Wall, Bob Adams, Bruce Young Coach: Nigel Bevis Goals: Wall 65, 70, Adams 80	3	-	0	Altona City Hans van der Poel, Kevin Wilson (Nat Little 65), Stuart Cannell, Rob Gramsbergen, John Little, Robbie Craw, Kevin Kelly, George Watters, Bruno Cozzella, Billy Whyte, Sammy Deluca (Kevin Innes 46) Coach: Joe Wilson
Sunday April 13 1980 Green Gully Reserve, St Albans
Green Gully Lou Denys, Gerry Bennett, John Patten, Grant Smart, Steve Crilly, Billy Vojtek, Bernie Torner, Willie Vassallo, David Hogben, Fred Beller, Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goal: Morrey	1	-	1	George Cross Hugh Graham, Phil Cutajar, Laurie Bilusic, Billy Wilkinson, Philip Aquilina (Tony Castiello 70), Damien Morgan, Gary Hooper, Orlando De Sa, Robert Mirak (Boris Viti 75), Ray Mizzi, Jim Paparas Coach: Archie Campbell Goal: Paparas
Sunday April 13 1980 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine
Sunshine City Alan Contini, Dave Singleton, Steve Ellis, Frank Mussel, Jim McRobert, Wilf Laing, Rob Nelson (Kieron Coyle 75), Peter Scarlett (sent off 65), Dave Nelson, Ray Pocock, John McNally Coach: Ian Petherick Goal: D Nelson	1	-	2	Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis (Steve Adamgikis), Marian Jaworski, Mike Glykokalamos, Greg Daglis, Jim Daperis, John Daperis (sent off 87), Eddie Kupisz, John Christoudias (Niff Christoudias), Steve Kypreos, George Theocharidis Coach: Jim Pyrgolios Goals: John Daperis, Adamgikis
Round Three
Sunday April 20 1980 Kim Reserve, Altona
Altona City Hans van der Poel, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell, Rob Gramsbergen, John Little (Keith Murray 60), George Watters, Kevin Kelly, Billy Whyte, Kevin Innes, Nat Little, Robbie Craw Coach: Joe Wilson Goals: Craw 26, Watters 45	2	-	1	Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Steve Lawson, Rajko Bjelica, John Cullen, Paul Cooke, David Pye, Jim Williams, Mick McGorian (Daryl Gooch 75), Dave Griffiths, Steve Jurina (Liam Houston 46) Coach: Tony Vrzina Goal: Cullen
Sunday April 20 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
George Cross Hugh Graham, Phil Cutajar (Philip Aquilina 80), Laurie Bilusic, Billy Wilkinson, Orlando De Sa, Gary Hooper, Tony Castiello, Damien Morgan, Ray Mizzi, Boris Viti (Robert Mirak 70), Jim Paparas Coach: Archie Campbell	0	-	0	Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Danny McCluskey, Chris Valli, Billy Buchanan, Dave Cooper, Willie Coulson, Kevin Wall, Bob Adams, Bruce Young Coach: Nigel Bevis
Sunday April 20 1980 Green Gully Reserve, St Albans
Green Gully Lou Denys, Gerry Bennett, Grant Smart, John Patten, Steve Crilly, Willie Vassallo, David Hogben, Billy Vojtek, Andy Segi (Fred Beller 86), Steve Bennie, Bill Morrey (Bernie Torner 80) Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goals: Bennie 28, Bennett	2	-	0	Sunshine City Alan Contini, Dave Singleton, Steve Ellis, Frank Mussel, Jim McRobert, Wilf Laing, Rob Nelson, John McNally (Kieron Coyle 55), John Mudrinic (Dennis Morovic 60), Ray Pocock, Dave Nelson Coach: Ian Petherick
Sunday April 20 1980 Gillon Oval, Brunswick Referee: Jim Dixon Attendance: 2,500 (est)
Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Alex Nelson, Carlo Baravelli, Serge Sabbadini, Tony Heery, Bruno Sabidussi, Fab Incantalupo (Oscar Crino 73), George Gillan, Bobby McGuinness, Mendo Ristovski Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goals: McGuinness x 3, Ristovski	4	-	3	Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Jim Daperis, Marian Jaworski, Mike Glykokalamos (Savvas Matheou 75), Greg Daglis, Eddie Kupisz, George Theocharidis, Steve Adamgikis, John Christoudias (Niff Christoudias 70), Steve Carr (sent off 87), Steve Kypreos Coach: Jim Pyrgolios Goals: Carr, Kypreos, Baravelli og
Sunday April 20 1980 BT Connor Reserve, Reservoir
Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Steve Beech, Claude Lucchesi, Jeff Faulkner, Ljube Petrovski, Robbie Cullen, George McMillan (Eric Lesbirel 88), Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: McMillan, Cullen	2	-	0	Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short (Keith Adams 46), Steve Kokoska, John Gardiner, Ante Bilaver (sent off), Mick Klarin, Ken Murphy, Joe Tront (Ned Batinovic 78), Tommy Cumming, Carl Gilder, Noel Mitten Coach: John Gardiner
Sunday April 20 1980 Middle Park Soccer Stadium, Middle Park
St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Les Owens, David Baker, Anton Dosen, Sean Rooney (Ian McNeil), Ged Bannon, Ian Gibson, Stuart Blair, Bill Jordanou, Graham French, Mike Loh Coach: Bill Allison Goals: Gibson, Loh 64	2	-	0	Croydon City Mick Edwards, Jim Spink, Steve McCombe, Alan Pongho, Harry McKinley, Lucio Saisi (Kees Doornenbal 46), Duncan Smith, Charlie Murphy, Gary Hobson (Robbie Forsyth 70), Dave Brogan, Jim Wyllie Coach: Norm Hobson
Round Four
Sunday April 27 1980 Croydon Park, Croydon
Croydon City Mick Edwards, Harry McKinley, Steve McCombe, Alan Pongho, Gary Hobson, Jim Spink, Duncan Smith, Charlie Murphy (John Howarth 65), Jim Wyllie, Robbie Forsyth, Dave Brogan Coach: Norm Hobson	0	-	0	Altona City Hans van der Poel, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell, Rob Gramsbergen, John Little, Kevin Kelly, Billy Whyte, George Watters, Kevin Innes, Robbie Craw, Nat Little (Sammy Deluca) Coach: Joe Wilson
Sunday April 27 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, Keith Adams, Steve Kokoska, Ante Bilaver, Joe Tront, Howard Andrews, Ken Murphy, Ned Batinovic, Carl Gilder, Noel Mitten Coach: John Gardiner Goals: Batinovic x 2 Gilder, Mitten, Tront	5	-	1	St Kilda Hakoah Mike Fryszer, Steve Gadsby, Anton Dosen, David Baker, Sean Rooney, Ged Bannon, Ian Gibson (Dave Rigby 55), Stuart Blair, Bill Jordanou, Graham French, Mike Loh (Chris Kent 55) Coach: Bill Allison Goal: Gibson
Sunday April 27 1980 Centenary Park, North Frankston
Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Danny McCluskey, Chris Valli, Billy Buchanan, Dave Cooper, Willie Coulson (Goran Runje 70), Bob Adams, Kevin Wall, Bruce Young Coach: Nigel Bevis Goal: Adams	1	-	2	Green Gully Lou Denys, David Hogben, Grant Smart, John Patten, Steve Crilly, Gerry Bennett, Billy Vojtek, Jimmy Dunne, Willie Vassallo, Steve Bennie (Andy Segi 65), Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goals: Vojtek 23, Bennie
Sunday April 27 1980 Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Liam Houston, Rajko Bjelica, John Cullen, Paul Cooke, Billy Brindle, David Pye, Mick McGorian, Dave Griffiths (Graham Haupt 46), Daryl Gooch Coach: Tony Vrzina	0	-	2	George Cross Hugh Graham, Phil Cutajar, Billy Wilkinson, Laurie Bilusic, Norm Maitland, Gary Hooper, Tony Castiello, Damien Morgan, Ray Mizzi, Boris Viti (Tony Ziegelaar 70), Jim Paparas Coach: Archie Campbell Goals: Castiello 1, Paparas 46
Sunday April 27 1980 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Jim Fearn
Sunshine City Alan Contini, Peter Donaldson, Steve Ellis, Frank Mussel, Jim McRobert (Rob Nelson 60), Wilf Laing, Dave Singleton, Dennis Morovic, John Mudrinic, Ray Pocock, John McNally (Kieron Coyle 46) Coach: Ian Petherick Goals: Morovic x 2	2	-	1	Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Pat Della Rocca, Alex Nelson, Serge Sabbadini, Oscar Crino (Carlo Baravelli 85), Bruno Sabidussi, Tony Heery, Mendo Ristovski, George Gillan (Fab Incantalupo 80), Bobby McGuinness Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goal: Gillan
Sunday April 27 1980 Schintler Reserve, Footscray
Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Jim Daperis, Mike Glykokalamos, Marian Jaworski, Greg Daglis (Savvas Matheou 19), John Daperis (John Christoudias), Eddie Kupisz, Niff Christoudias, George Theocharidis, Steve Kypreos, Steve Adamgikis Coach: Jim Pyrgolios	0	-	3	Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Steve Beech, Con Stoikos (David Garthwaite 60), Eric Lesbirel (Risto Niceski 80), Claude Lucchesi, Robbie Cullen, George McMillan, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: Lucchesi, Cullen, Ward
Round Five
Sunday May 4 1980 Kim Reserve, Altona
Altona City Hans van der Poel, Peter Lewis, Rob Gramsbergen, Stuart Cannell, John Little, Kevin Kelly, Billy Whyte, George Watters, Kevin Innes (Kevin Wilson 87), Robbie Craw (Nat Little 84), Dave Hoyland Coach: Joe Wilson	0	-	0	Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, Steve Kokoska, Keith Adams, Mick Klarin, Joe Tront, Howard Andrews, Ken Murphy (Ivan Istuk 80), Ned Batinovic, Noel Mitten, Carl Gilder (Tommy Cumming 70) Coach: John Gardiner
Sunday May 4 1980 Centenary Park, North Frankston
Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Danny McCluskey, Chris Valli (Ian Williamson 55), Billy Buchanan, Dave Cooper, Willie Coulson (David Webb 70), Kevin Wall, Bob Adams, Bruce Young Coach: Nigel Bevis Goal: Adams 25	1	-	1	Sunshine City Alan Contini, Peter Donaldson, Steve Ellis, Frank Mussel, Jim McRobert, Wilf Laing, Dave Singleton (John Mudrinic 70), Dennis Morovic, Peter Scarlett (Dave Nelson 25), Ray Pocock, Rob Nelson Coach: Ian Petherick Goal: Pocock
Sunday May 4 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne Referee: Joe Slaats
George Cross Hugh Graham, Phil Cutajar (Tony Ziegelaar 62), Billy Wilkinson, Laurie Bilusic, Norm Maitland, Gary Hooper, Tony Castiello, Damien Morgan, Boris Viti (Philip Aquilina 51), Jim Paparas, Ray Mizzi Coach: Archie Campbell Goal: Paparas 52	1	-	2	Croydon City Sean Keogh, Harry McKinley, Alan Pongho, Steve McCombe, Charlie Murphy, Kees Doornenbal, John Howarth, Duncan Smith (Alan Blackley 30), Dave Brogan, Robbie Forsyth, Jim Wyllie Coach: Norm Hobson Goals: Brogan, Wyllie pk
Sunday May 4 1980 Green Gully Reserve, St Albans
Green Gully Lou Denys, David Hogben, Grant Smart, John Patten, Steve Crilly, Gerry Bennett (Andy Segi 55), Jimmy Dunne, Willie Vassallo, Billy Vojtek, Steve Bennie, Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goals: Morrey, Patten	2	-	2	Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Liam Houston, John Cullen, David Pye, Paul Cooke, Billy Brindle, Jim Williams, Mick McGorian, Chris Pahljina (Daryl Gooch 75), Steve Jurina (Graham Haupt 46) Coach: Tony Vrzina Goals: Williams, McGorian
Sunday May 4 1980 BT Connor Reserve, Reservoir Referee: Dennis Voutsinas Attendance: 3,500 (est)
Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Steve Beech, Claude Lucchesi, Ljube Petrovski, Eric Lesbirel (David Garthwaite 75), Robbie Cullen, George McMillan, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goal: McMillan	1	-	2	Juventus Jack Reilly, Alex Nelson, Frank Munro, Pat Della Rocca, Tony Curcio, Tony Heery, Oscar Crino (Bruno Sabidussi 50), Serge Sabbadini, Mendo Ristovski (Fab Incantalupo 70), Bobby McGuinness, George Gillan Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goals: McGuinness, Incantalupo
Sunday May 4 1980 Middle Park Soccer Stadium, Middle Park
St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Steve Gadsby, David Baker, Les Owens, Sean Rooney, Ged Bannon, Ian McNeil, Bill Jordanou, Dave Rigby, Graham French, Chris Kent (Mike Loh 83) Coach: Bill Allison Goal: Jordanou	1	-	1	Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Jim Daperis, Marian Jaworski, Mike Glykokalamos, Savvas Matheou (George Theocharidis 75), John Daperis, Eddie Kupisz, Kit Greechan, Steve Adamgikis, Tom Patsakos, Steve Kypreos (Niff Christoudias 46) Coach: Jim Pyrgolios Goal: Adamgikis 89
Round Six
Saturday May 10 1980 Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, John Cullen, Liam Houston, David Pye, Paul Cooke, Billy Brindle, Jim Williams, Mick McGorian, Steve Jurina (Graham Haupt 46), Chris Pahljina (Daryl Gooch 75) Coach: Tony Vrzina Goals: McGorian, Cullen	2	-	3	Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Danny McCluskey, Chris Valli, Billy Buchanan, Dave Cooper, Willie Coulson (Ian Williamson 70), Bob Adams, Kevin Wall, Bruce Young Coach: Nigel Bevis Goals: Adams, Cooper, Wall
Sunday May 11 1980 Croydon Park, Croydon
Croydon City Sean Keogh, Harry McKinley, Steve McCombe, Alan Pongho, Charlie Murphy, John Howarth, Duncan Smith, Kees Doornenbal, Dave Brogan, Robbie Forsyth (Peter Loughnane 70), Jim Wyllie Coach: Norm Hobson Goals: Brogan, McCombe	2	-	1	Green Gully Lou Denys, David Hogben, Grant Smart, John Patten, Steve Crilly, Gerry Bennett, Jimmy Dunne, Willie Vassallo, Andy Segi (Steve Bennie 46), Billy Vojtek, Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goal: Patten
Sunday May 11 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, Keith Adams, Steve Kokoska, Ante Bilaver, Joe Tront (John Gardiner 75), Howard Andrews, Ken Murphy, Ned Batinovic (Mick Klarin 75), Carl Gilder, Noel Mitten Coach: John Gardiner Goals: Murphy, Mitten, Gilder	3	-	0	George Cross Hugh Graham, Phil Cutajar, Billy Wilkinson, Laurie Bilusic, Orlando De Sa (Norm Maitland 15), Damien Morgan, Gary Hooper (Tony Ziegelaar 10), Ray Mizzi, Robert Mirak, Tony Castiello, Jim Paparas Coach: Archie Campbell
Sunday May 11 1980 Gillon Oval, Brunswick Referee: Nick Karlich Attendance: 1,000 (est)
Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Pat Della Rocca, Frank Munro (Fausto Tarquinio 65), Alex Nelson, Tony Heery, Serge Sabbadini, Bruno Sabidussi, Mendo Ristovski, George Gillan, Bobby McGuinness Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goal: McGuinness 47	1	-	0	St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Steve Gadsby, David Baker, Anton Dosen, Sean Rooney (George Foldis 66), Stuart Blair, Ged Bannon, Ian McNeil, Bill Jordanou (Ian Gibson 66), Graham French (sent off 15), Chris Kent Coach: Bill Allison
Sunday May 11 1980 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine
Sunshine City Alan Contini, Peter Donaldson, Steve Ellis, Frank Mussel, Jim McRobert, Wilf Laing, Rob Nelson, Dave Singleton, Kieron Coyle (John Mudrinic 70), Ray Pocock (Peter Scarlett 80), Dave Nelson Coach: Ian Petherick Goal: Pocock	1	-	1	Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Steve Beech, Claude Lucchesi, Eric Lesbirel, Ljube Petrovski (Brian Coyle 70), Robbie Cullen, George McMillan, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goal: Lesbirel
Sunday May 11 1980 Schintler Reserve, Footscray
Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis, Mike Glykokalamos, Marian Jaworski, Jim Daperis, John Daperis, Kit Greechan, Eddie Kupisz, Tom Patsakos (Niff Christoudias 70), Steve Carr, Steve Kypreos Coach: Jim Pyrgolios Goal: Kypreos	1	-	1	Altona City Hans van der Poel, Peter Lewis (sent off 65), Rob Gramsbergen, Stuart Cannell, Kevin Wilson, George Watters, Kevin Kelly, Billy Whyte, Robbie Craw (Sammy Deluca 46), Dave Hoyland, Nat Little (Keith Murray 78) Coach: Joe Wilson Goal: Whyte
Round Seven
Saturday May 17 1980 Showgrounds, Ascot Vale Referee: Joe Slaats
Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, John Cullen, Liam Houston, David Pye, Paul Cooke, Billy Brindle (sent off), Jim Williams, Mick McGorian, Chris Pahljina (Graham Haupt 46), Steve Jurina Coach: Tony Vrzina Goal: Jurina	1	-	3	Sunshine City Alan Contini, Peter Donaldson, Steve Ellis, Frank Mussel, Jim McRobert, Wilf Laing, Rob Nelson, Dave Singleton, Kieron Coyle, Ray Pocock, Dave Nelson (Domenic Sbaglia 80) Coach: Ian Petherick Goals: Pocock, R Nelson, Donaldson
Sunday May 18 1980 Kim Reserve, Altona Attendance: 2,000 (est)
Altona City Hans van der Poel, Kevin Wilson, Rob Gramsbergen, Stuart Cannell, John Little, George Watters, Kevin Kelly, Billy Whyte, Kevin Innes, Robbie Craw, Dave Hoyland Coach: Joe Wilson	0	-	2	Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Pat Della Rocca, Frank Munro, Alex Nelson, Bruno Sabidussi, Serge Sabbadini (Fausto Tarquinio 46), Tony Heery, Mendo Ristovski, George Gillan, Bobby McGuinness Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goals: Sabidussi, Ristovski
Sunday May 18 1980 Centenary Park, North Frankston
Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Bob Adams, Chris Valli, Billy Buchanan, Dave Cooper, Willie Coulson (David Webb 79), Goran Runje, Kevin Wall (Norrie Campbell 87), Bruce Young Coach: Nigel Bevis	0	-	2	Croydon City Sean Keogh, Harry McKinley, Alan Pongho, Steve McCombe, Charlie Murphy, Kees Doornenbal, John Howarth, Dave Brogan, Duncan Smith, Robbie Forsyth (Peter Loughnane 46), Jim Wyllie Coach: Norm Hobson Goals: Doornenbal, Loughnane
Sunday May 18 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
George Cross Oliver Gay, Phil Cutajar, Billy Wilkinson, Laurie Bilusic, Norm Maitland, Robert Mirak (Gary Hooper 55), Damien Morgan, Ray Mizzi, Tony Ziegelaar, Jim Paparas, Tony Cowan (Nick Agnostopoulos 70) Coach: Archie Campbell	0	-	1	Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis, Mike Glykokalamos, Marian Jaworski, Jim Daperis, John Daperis, Eddie Kupisz, Kit Greechan, Tom Patsakos (George Theocharidis 77), Steve Carr, Steve Kypreos Coach: Jim Pyrgolios Goal: Patsakos 63
Sunday May 18 1980 Green Gully Reserve, St Albans
Green Gully Lou Denys, David Hogben, Grant Smart, John Patten, Steve Crilly, Billy Vojtek (Andy Segi 60), Jimmy Dunne, Willie Vassallo, Gerry Bennett, Steve Bennie (Dave Perkin 80), Bill Morrey (sent off 78) Coach: Bobby McLachlan	0	-	1	Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, John Gardiner, Steve Kokoska, Ante Bilaver, Joe Tront, Keith Adams, Ken Murphy (sent off 78), Noel Mitten, Carl Gilder, Tommy Cumming Coach: John Gardiner Goal: Gilder 25
Sunday May 18 1980 Middle Park Soccer Stadium, Middle Park
St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Les Owens, Anton Dosen, David Baker, Sean Rooney, Ged Bannon, Ian Gibson, Ian McNeil, Stuart Blair, Steve Gadsby, Chris Kent Coach: Bill Allison	0	-	2	Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Steve Beech, Claude Lucchesi, Eric Lesbirel, Brian Coyle (Ljube Petrovski 70), Robbie Cullen, George McMillan, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: McMillan, Ward
Round Eight
Saturday May 24 1980 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine
Sunshine City Alan Contini, Peter Donaldson, Frank Mussel, Steve Ellis, Jim McRobert, Wilf Laing, Dave Singleton (Andy Esposito 56), Rob Nelson, Kieron Coyle, Ray Pocock, Dave Nelson (John Mudrinic 65) Coach: Ian Petherick	0	-	2	St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Jimmy Wilson, Steve Gadsby, Anton Dosen, Sean Rooney, Bill Jordanou, Ian McNeil, Ged Bannon, Mike Loh, Graham French, Chris Kent Coach: Bill Allison Goals: French, Jordanou
Sunday May 25 1980 Croydon Park, Croydon Referee: Jack Readshaw
Croydon City Sean Keogh, Harry McKinley, Steve McCombe, Alan Pongho, Charlie Murphy, John Howarth, Duncan Smith, Kees Doornenbal, Dave Brogan, Robbie Forsyth (Jim Wyllie 46), Peter Loughnane (sent off 77) Coach: Norm Hobson Goals: Loughnane, Wyllie	2	-	0	Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Steve Lawson, Liam Houston, David Pye, Paul Cooke, John Cullen, Jim Williams, Mick McGorian, Dave Griffiths (Chris Pahljina 46), Steve Jurina (Graham Haupt 74) Coach: Tony Vrzina
Sunday May 25 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne Referee: Sam Zoumas
Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, John Gardiner, Steve Kokoska, Ante Bilaver, Joe Tront, Howard Andrews, Keith Adams, Ned Batinovic (Mick Klarin 65), Noel Mitten, Carl Gilder Coach: John Gardiner Goals: Tront, Kokoska	2	-	2	Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Nick Lowe, Shaun Parton, Danny McCluskey, Bob Adams, Chris Valli, Billy Buchanan (Willie Coulson 85), Dave Cooper, David Webb, Kevin Wall (Goran Runje 80), Bruce Young Coach: Nigel Bevis Goals: Wall, Adams
Sunday May 25 1980 Gillon Oval, Brunswick Referee: Tom Stirling
Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Frank Munro, Pat Della Rocca, Alex Nelson, Bruno Sabidussi, Fausto Tarquinio (Oscar Crino 60), Tony Heery, Mendo Ristovski, George Gillan (Fab Incantalupo 75), Bobby McGuinness Coach: Manny Poulakakis	0	-	2	George Cross Oliver Gay (Hugh Graham 70), Gary Hooper, Billy Wilkinson, Laurie Bilusic, Norm Maitland, Tony Ziegelaar, Tony Castiello, Jim Paparas, Jim Papas, Damien Morgan, Tony Cowan (Ray Mizzi 46) Coach: Archie Campbell Goals: Curcio 45og, Morgan 77
Sunday May 25 1980 BT Connor Reserve, Reservoir
Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Steve Beech, Claude Lucchesi, Eric Lesbirel, Ljube Petrovski, Robbie Cullen, George McMillan, Gary Ward (Brian Coyle 75) Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: Ward, McMillan	2	-	2	Altona City Hans van der Poel, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell, Rob Gramsbergen, Kevin Wilson, Kevin Kelly, George Watters, Billy Whyte, John Little, Dave Hoyland, Robbie Craw Coach: Joe Wilson Goals: Hoyland, Whyte
Sunday May 25 1980 Schintler Reserve, Footscray
Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis, Mike Glykokalamos, Marian Jaworski, Greg Daglis (John Christoudias 46), Eddie Kupisz, Kit Greechan, Niff Christoudias, Steve Kypreos, Steve Carr, Tom Patsakos Coach: Jim Pyrgolios Goal: Greechan	1	-	2	Green Gully Lou Denys, Grant Smart, Jimmy Dunne, John Patten, Steve Crilly, David Hogben (Fred Beller 75), Gerry Bennett, Willie Vassallo, Billy Vojtek, Steve Bennie (Dave Perkin 60), Andy Segi Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goals: Segi, Vojtek
Round Nine
Saturday May 31 1980 Kim Reserve, Altona
Altona City Hans van der Poel, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell, Keith Murray, Kevin Wilson, George Watters, Kevin Kelly, John Little (Kevin Innes 70), Robbie Craw, Billy Whyte, Dave Hoyland Coach: Joe Wilson	0	-	0	Sunshine City John Scholten, Dave Singleton, Steve Ellis, Frank Mussel, Peter Donaldson, Wilf Laing, Peter Scarlett, Dennis Morovic (Rob Nelson 55), John Mudrinic, Ray Pocock, Jim McRobert (John McNally 80) Coach: Ian Petherick
Sunday June 1 1980 Croydon Park, Croydon
Croydon City Sean Keogh, Harry McKinley, Steve McCombe, Alan Pongho, Charlie Murphy, Dave Brogan, Alan Blackley (Mark Brown 65), Kees Doornenbal, John Howarth, Duncan Smith, Jim Wyllie Coach: Norm Hobson	0	-	0	Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short (Mick Klarin 46), Steve Kokoska, John Gardiner, Ante Bilaver, Joe Tront, Keith Adams, Howard Andrews, Ken Murphy, Carl Gilder, Noel Mitten Coach: John Gardiner
Sunday June 1 1980 Gillon Oval, Brunswick Referee: Jim Fearn Attendance: 1,500 (est)
Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Pat Della Rocca, Frank Munro, Fausto Tarquinio, Tony Heery, Alex Nelson, Oscar Crino (Bruno Sabidussi 75), Mendo Ristovski (Fab Incantalupo 35), George Gillan, Bobby McGuinness Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goals: Gillan 3, 67, McGuinness 24, 80	4	-	2	Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Danny McCluskey, Nick Lowe, Chris Valli, Billy Buchanan (David Luca 75), Dave Cooper, David Webb, Kevin Wall, Bob Adams, Bruce Young (Willie Coulson 46) Coach: Nigel Bevis Goals: Parton 59, Adams 89
Sunday June 1 1980 Green Gully Reserve, St Albans
Green Gully Lou Denys, Grant Smart, John Patten, Jimmy Dunne, Steve Crilly, Gerry Bennett, Steve Bennie, Willie Vassallo, Billy Vojtek, Andy Segi, Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan	0	-	0	Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Ljube Petrovski, John Higham, Gordon Flavell, Steve Beech, Mike Rainey, Eric Lesbirel, Claude Lucchesi, Robbie Cullen, George McMillan, Gary Ward (Brian Coyle 75) Coach: Brian Edgley
Sunday June 1 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne Referee: Jim Brennan
George Cross Hugh Graham, Gary Hooper, Billy Wilkinson, Laurie Bilusic, Norm Maitland, Tony Ziegelaar, Jim Papas (Ray Mizzi 75), Jim Paparas, Tony Castiello, Tony Cowan, Damien Morgan Coach: Archie Campbell Goals: Castiello, Cowan	2	-	3	St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Jimmy Wilson, Steve Gadsby, Anton Dosen, Sean Rooney (Stuart Blair), Bill Jordanou, Ian McNeil, Ged Bannon, Mike Loh (Ian Gibson), Graham French, Chris Kent Coach: Fred Bunce Goals: Kent 20, French, Jordanou
Sunday June 1 1980 Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Steve Lawson, Liam Houston, David Pye, Billy Brindle, Cliff Whiteside, John Cullen, Mick McGorian, John Lucchesi (Dave Griffiths 70), Danny Ward (Paul Cooke 70) Coach: Tony Vrzina Goal: McGorian 80pk	1	-	0	Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis, Marian Jaworski, Mike Glykokalamos, Niff Christoudias, Kit Greechan, John Daperis (Tom Patsakos 74), Jim Daperis, Eddie Kupisz, Steve Carr, Steve Kypreos Coach: Jim Pyrgolios
Round Ten
Sunday June 8 1980 Kim Reserve, Altona
Altona City Hans van der Poel, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell, Keith Murray, Kevin Wilson, George Watters, Kevin Kelly, John Little, Robbie Craw (Dave Hoyland 75), Billy Whyte, Kevin Innes Coach: Joe Wilson	0	-	1	St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Jimmy Wilson, Steve Gadsby, Anton Dosen, Sean Rooney, Ged Bannon, Ian McNeil, Bill Jordanou, Mike Loh (Stuart Blair 73), Graham French, Chris Kent Coach: Fred Bunce Goal: Jordanou
Sunday June 8 1980 Croydon Park, Croydon
Croydon City Sean Keogh, Harry McKinley, Steve McCombe, Alan Pongho, Charlie Murphy, Mark Brown, Duncan Smith, Kees Doornenbal, John Howarth, Jim Wyllie, Peter Loughnane Coach: Norm Hobson Goals: Loughnane 39, Wyllie 44	2	-	1	Sunshine City John Scholten, Dave Singleton (Peter Scarlett 50), Steve Ellis, Peter Donaldson, Jim McRobert, Wilf Laing, Rob Nelson, Frank Mussel, John Mudrinic, Ray Pocock, Dave Nelson Coach: Ian Petherick Goals: D Nelson 40
Sunday June 8 1980 Centenary Park, North Frankston
Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Chris Valli, Bob Adams, Nick Lowe, Shaun Parton, Dave Cooper, Danny McCluskey (Billy Buchanan 65), David Webb, Kevin Wall, Martin Chivers, Bruce Young (Willie Coulson 77) Coach: Nigel Bevis Goals: Webb, Wall 73, Buchanan	3	-	0	Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis, Marian Jaworski, Mike Glykokalamos, Jim Daperis, Kit Greechan, John Daperis, John Christoudias (Tom Patsakos 65), Steve Kypreos, Steve Carr, George Theocharidis Coach: Jim Pyrgolios
Sunday June 8 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
George Cross Robert Amos, Gary Hooper, Billy Wilkinson, Laurie Bilusic, Norm Maitland, Tony Ziegelaar (Phil Cutajar 75), Jim Papas, Jim Paparas, Tony Castiello, Tony Cowan (Ray Mizzi 60), Damien Morgan Coach: Archie Campbell Goals: Paparas pk	1	-	4	Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Steve Beech, Ljube Petrovski (Con Fakos 80), Claude Lucchesi (Jeff Faulkner 75), Eric Lesbirel, Robbie Cullen, George McMillan, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: Ward, McMillan x 2, Cullen
Sunday June 8 1980 Green Gully Reserve, St Albans Referee: Joe Slaats Attendance: 1,000 (est)
Green Gully Lou Denys, Grant Smart, John Patten, Jimmy Dunne, Steve Crilly, Steve Bennie (Dave Perkin 50), Gerry Bennett, Willie Vassallo, Andy Segi, Billy Vojtek, Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goal: Vojtek 89	1	-	1	Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Pat Della Rocca, Frank Munro, Fausto Tarquinio, Tony Heery (Fab Incantalupo 80), Oscar Crino, Alex Nelson, Bruno Sabidussi, Bobby McGuinness, George Gillan Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goal: McGuinness 36
Sunday June 8 1980 Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Liam Houston (Paul Cooke 46), Steve Lawson, David Pye, John Cullen, Cliff Whiteside, Billy Brindle, Mick McGorian, Dave Griffiths, Steve Jurina Coach: Tony Vrzina	0	-	1	Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Mick Klarin, Keith Adams, Steve Kokoska, Ante Bilaver, Howard Andrews, Joe Tront, Ken Murphy, John Gardiner, Carl Gilder, Noel Mitten Coach: John Gardiner Goal: Pye 87og
Round Eleven
Saturday June 21 1980 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine
Sunshine City John Scholten, Peter Donaldson, Steve Ellis, Frank Mussel, Jim McRobert, Peter Scarlett, Dave Singleton, Dennis Morovic (John Mudrinic 65), Wilf Laing, Ray Pocock, John McNally Coach: Ian Petherick Goal: Pocock 86pk	1	-	1	Altona City Hans van der Poel, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell (John Little 65), Keith Murray, Kevin Wilson (Dave Hoyland 75), George Watters, Kevin Kelly, Kevin Innes, Robbie Craw, Billy Whyte, Brendon Farmer Coach: Joe Wilson Goal: Lewis 90+1
Sunday June 22 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, John Gardiner, Steve Kokoska, Ante Bilaver, Howard Andrews, Keith Adams, Joe Tront, Ken Murphy, Carl Gilder, Noel Mitten Coach: John Gardiner Goals: Mitten, Murphy 25, ?, Tront 63	4	-	1	Croydon City Sean Keogh, Harry McKinley, Alan Pongho, Steve McCombe, Charlie Murphy, Kees Doornenbal, Duncan Smith, John Howarth, Dave Brogan, Jim Wyllie, Peter Loughnane Coach: Norm Hobson Goal: Loughnane
Sunday June 22 1980 Centenary Park, North Frankston Referee: Bob Henderson Attendance: 1,000 (est)
Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Danny McCluskey, Chris Valli, Dave Cooper, Martin Chivers, David Webb (Billy Buchanan 65), Bob Adams, Kevin Wall, Bruce Young (Willie Coulson 72) Coach: Nigel Bevis Goal: Wall 83	1	-	0	Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Pat Della Rocca, Frank Munro (Fab Incantalupo 46), Fausto Tarquinio, Bruno Sabidussi, Alex Nelson, Oscar Crino, Tony Heery, George Gillan, Bobby McGuinness Coach: Manny Poulakakis
Sunday June 22 1980 BT Connor Reserve, Reservoir
Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Steve Beech, Ljube Petrovski, Claude Lucchesi, Jeff Faulkner, Robbie Cullen, George McMillan, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: Cullen, McMillan	2	-	2	Green Gully Lou Denys, Grant Smart, Jimmy Dunne, John Patten, Steve Crilly, Billy Vojtek, Gerry Bennett, Willie Vassallo, Andy Segi, Dave Perkin (Steve Bennie 70), Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goals: Perkin, Patten
Sunday June 22 1980 Middle Park Soccer Stadium, Middle Park
St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Jimmy Wilson, Steve Gadsby, Anton Dosen, Sean Rooney, Ged Bannon, Bill Jordanou, Ian McNeil, Mike Loh (Stuart Blair 46), Graham French, Chris Kent (sent off 37) Coach: Fred Bunce Goal: French 84pk	1	-	1	George Cross Robert Amos, Gary Hooper, Billy Wilkinson, Laurie Bilusic, Norm Maitland, Tony Ziegelaar (Robert Mirak 60, sent off), Tony Castiello, Paul Magro, Ray Mizzi, Len Pollock, Jim Paparas Coach: Archie Campbell Goal: Pollock
Sunday June 22 1980 Schintler Reserve, Footscray
Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis, Mike Glykokalamos, Marian Jaworski, Jim Daperis, John Daperis (Eddie Kupisz 70), John Christoudias, Kit Greechan (Tom Patsakos), Steve Carr, Steve Kypreos, George Theocharidis Coach: Jim Pyrgolios Goal: Theochardis	1	-	1	Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Steve Lawson, Liam Houston, David Pye, Billy Brindle, John Cullen, Paul Cooke, Mick McGorian, Paul Wade, Steve Jurina Coach: Tony Vrzina Goal: McGorian 47
Round Twelve
Sunday June 29 1980 Green Gully Reserve, St Albans
Green Gully Lou Denys, David Hogben, John Patten, Jimmy Dunne, Steve Crilly, Billy Vojtek, Willie Vassallo, Steve Bennie (Andy Segi 74), Gerry Bennett, Bill Morrey, Dave Perkin Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goals: Patten 70, Vojtek 80pk	2	-	0	St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Jimmy Wilson (Stan Webster 80), Anton Dosen, Steve Gadsby, Sean Rooney, Stuart Blair, Ian McNeil, Ged Bannon, Mike Loh (Ian Gibson 80), Graham French, Bill Jordanou Coach: Fred Bunce
Sunday June 29 1980 Showgrounds, Ascot Vale Referee: Jim Brennan Attendance: 600 (est)
Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Steve Lawson, Liam Houston, John Cullen, Billy Brindle, Paul Wade (David Pye 46), Paul Cooke, Mick McGorian, John Lucchesi, Steve Jurina (Danny Ward 46) Coach: Tony Vrzina	0	-	3	Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Frank Munro, Pat Della Rocca, Fausto Tarquinio, Bruno Sabidussi (Fab Incantalupo 75), Alex Nelson, Oscar Crino (Charlie Smith 70), Tony Heery, Bobby McGuinness, George Gillan Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goals: McGuinness 29, Heery 30, Gillan 57
Sunday June 29 1980 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine
Sunshine City John Scholten, Steve Ellis, Peter Donaldson, Frank Mussel, Jim McRobert, Dennis Morovic (Peter Scarlett 68), Wilf Laing, Dave Singleton, John Mudrinic (Andy Esposito 80), Ray Pocock, John McNally Coach: Ian Petherick Goal: McNally 35	1	-	3	Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, John Gardiner, Steve Kokoska, Ante Bilaver, Joe Tront, Keith Adams, Howard Andrews, Ken Murphy, Carl Gilder, Noel Mitten Coach: John Gardiner Goals: Tront 48, Adams 51, Gardiner 85
Sunday July 20 1980 Croydon Park, Croydon
Croydon City Sean Keogh, Harry McKinley, Alan Pongho, Steve McCombe, Charlie Murphy, Kees Doornenbal, Duncan Smith, Dave Brogan, John Howarth (Mark Brown 70), Peter Loughnane, Jim Wyllie Coach: Norm Hobson	0	-	1	Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis, Mike Glykokalamos, Marian Jaworski, Jim Daperis, Eddie Kupisz, John Christoudias, John Daperis, Kit Greechan, Steve Carr, George Theocharidis (Tom Patsakos 77) Coach: Jim Condilis Goal: Greechan 53
Sunday July 20 1980 Centenary Park, North Frankston
Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Danny McCluskey, Ian Williamson, Billy Buchanan (Norrie Campbell 25), Dave Cooper, David Webb, Chris Valli, Bob Adams, Bruce Young Coach: Nigel Bevis Goal: Adams 60	1	-	1	Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Steve Beech, Jeff Faulkner, Ljube Petrovski (Gary Ward 70), Claude Lucchesi, Robbie Cullen, Peter Ollerton, George McMillan Coach: Brian Edgley Goal: Ollerton 90
Sunday July 20 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
George Cross Robert Amos, Orlando De Sa, Billy Wilkinson, Laurie Bilusic, Norm Maitland (Gary Hooper 80), Damien Morgan, Mick Wilson, Ray Mizzi, Tony Cowan, Len Pollock, Jim Paparas Coach: Archie Campbell Goals: Pollock 24, ?, Paparas 50	3	-	1	Altona City Hans van der Poel, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell, Rob Gramsbergen, Kevin Wilson, George Watters (Kevin Kelly 75), John Little, Billy Whyte, Lars Murphy (Dave Hoyland 75), Robbie Craw, Kevin Innes Coach: Joe Wilson Goal: Cannell 75pk
Round Thirteen
Saturday July 5 1980 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Jim Dixon
Sunshine City Peter Clarke, Peter Scarlett, Frank Mussel, Steve Ellis, Peter Donaldson, Dave Singleton, Rob Nelson, Andy Esposito (John McNally 46), Wilf Laing (John Mudrinic 70), Ray Pocock, Jim McRobert Coach: Jim McIntyre	0	-	1	George Cross Robert Amos, Gary Hooper, Billy Wilkinson, Laurie Bilusic, Norm Maitland, Tony Ziegelaar, Tony Castiello, Ray Mizzi, Damien Morgan (Boris Viti 75), Len Pollock, Jim Paparas Coach: Archie Campbell Goal: Mizzi 25
Sunday July 6 1980 Croydon Park, Croydon Referee: Tony Beazleigh
Croydon City Sean Keogh, Harry McKinley, Alan Pongho, Steve McCombe, Charlie Murphy, Kees Doornenbal, Duncan Smith, Dave Brogan, John Howarth, Peter Loughnane, Jim Wyllie Coach: Norm Hobson Goals: McCombe 2, Howarth 6, McKinley	3	-	1	Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Frank Munro, Pat Della Rocca, Fausto Tarquinio, Alex Nelson, Oscar Crino (Tony Heery 46), Bruno Sabidussi, Fab Incantalupo, George Gillan, Bobby McGuinness (Mendo Ristovski 70) Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goal: Incantalupo 8
Sunday July 6 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, John Gardiner, Steve Kokoska, Ante Bilaver, Joe Tront, Keith Adams, Howard Andrews, Ken Murphy, Carl Gilder, Noel Mitten Coach: John Gardiner Goals: Gilder 60, Mitten 64	2	-	1	Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis, Mike Glykokalamos, Marian Jaworski, Jim Daperis, Kit Greechan, John Daperis, John Christoudias (Eddie Kupisz 70), Steve Kypreos (Tom Patsakos 70), Steve Carr, George Theocharidis Coach: Jim Pyrgolios Goal: Carr 73
Sunday July 6 1980 Green Gully Reserve, St Albans
Green Gully Lou Denys, Grant Smart, Jimmy Dunne, John Patten, Steve Crilly (Andy Segi 46), Billy Vojtek, Gerry Bennett, Willie Vassallo, Dave Perkin, Steve Bennie, Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan	0	-	1	Altona City Hans van der Poel, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell, Rob Gramsbergen, Kevin Wilson, George Watters (Kevin Kelly 82), John Little, Billy Whyte, Robbie Craw, Brendon Farmer, Kevin Innes Coach: Joe Wilson Goal: Little 25
Sunday July 6 1980 Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Steve Lawson, Liam Houston, David Pye, Billy Brindle, Paul Cooke (John Lucchesi 80), John Cullen, Mick McGorian, Dave Griffiths (Steve Jurina 80), Paul Wade Coach: Tony Vrzina	0	-	1	Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Ljube Petrovski, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Steve Beech, Jeff Faulkner, Peter Ollerton, Claude Lucchesi (Mike Rainey 65), Robbie Cullen, George McMillan, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goal: McMillan
Wednesday September 3 1980 Ross Reserve, Noble Park
Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton (Willie Coulson 80), Nick Lowe, Danny McCluskey, Chris Valli, Billy Buchanan, Dave Cooper, David Webb (Ian Williamson 75), Bob Adams, Kevin Wall, Bruce Young Coach: Nigel Bevis	0	-	3	St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Sean Rooney, Steve Gadsby, Anton Dosen, Gerry Edmondson, Ged Bannon, Ian McNeil, Stuart Blair (Les Thomson 57), Stan Webster, Graham French, Chris Kent Coach: Fred Bunce Goal: French 37, 55, 80pk
Round Fourteen
Saturday July 12 1980 Middle Park Soccer Stadium, Middle Park
St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Sean Rooney, Steve Gadsby, Anton Dosen, Bill Jordanou, Ged Bannon, Ian McNeil, Stuart Blair, Stan Webster, Graham French, Chris Kent Coach: Fred Bunce	0	-	0	Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Steve Lawson, Liam Houston (John Lucchesi 55), David Pye, Billy Brindle, John Cullen, Cliff Whiteside, Mick McGorian, Dave Griffiths, Paul Wade Coach: Tony Vrzina
Sunday July 13 1980 Kim Reserve, Altona
Altona City Hans van der Poel, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell, Rob Gramsbergen, Kevin Wilson, George Watters (Dave Hoyland 70), John Little, Billy Whyte, Robbie Craw, Brendon Farmer, Kevin Innes Coach: Joe Wilson Goal: Whyte	1	-	1	Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Danny McCluskey, Chris Valli, Billy Buchanan, Dave Cooper, David Webb, Kevin Wall (sent off 75), Bob Adams, Bruce Young Coach: Nigel Bevis Goal: Wall
Sunday July 13 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
George Cross Robert Amos, Gary Hooper (Orlando De Sa 46), Billy Wilkinson, Laurie Bilusic, Damien Morgan, Norm Maitland, Tony Castiello, Ray Mizzi (Tony Ziegelaar 80), Tony Cowan, Len Pollock, Jim Paparas Coach: Archie Campbell	0	-	1	Green Gully Lou Denys, David Hogben, Jimmy Dunne, John Patten, Grant Smart, Billy Vojtek, Gerry Bennett, Willie Vassallo, Andy Segi, Dave Perkin, Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goal: Morrey 34
Sunday July 13 1980 BT Connor Reserve, Reservoir
Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Steve Beech, Jeff Faulkner, Ljube Petrovski (Gary Ward 70), Claude Lucchesi, Robbie Cullen, Peter Ollerton, George McMillan Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: Ollerton 33, Lucchesi 35, McMillan pk	3	-	0	Croydon City Sean Keogh, Harry McKinley, Alan Pongho, Steve McCombe, Charlie Murphy, Kees Doornenbal, Duncan Smith, Dave Brogan, John Howarth, Peter Loughnane, Jim Wyllie Coach: Norm Hobson
Sunday July 13 1980 Schintler Reserve, Footscray
Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis, Mike Glykokalamos, Marian Jaworski, Jim Daperis, John Daperis, John Christoudias (Steve Kypreos 80), Eddie Kupisz, Kit Greechan, Steve Carr, George Theocharidis Coach: Jim Condilis Goals: Carr 25, J Christoudias 44, Greechan 52pk	3	-	1	Sunshine City Peter Clarke, Dave Singleton (Dennis Morovic 46), Steve Ellis, Frank Mussel, Peter Donaldson, Wilf Laing, Rob Nelson, Jim McRobert, Domenic Sbaglia, Ray Pocock, John McNally (John Mudrinic 70) Coach: Jim McIntyre Goal: McRobert 73
Sunday July 20 1980 Gillon Oval, Brunswick Referee: Nick Karlich Attendance: 3,000 (est)
Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Frank Munro, John Creaney, Fausto Tarquinio, Bruno Sabidussi, Alex Nelson, Oscar Crino, Tony Heery, Bobby McGuinness, Mendo Ristovski (Fab Incantalupo 65) Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goal: McGuinness 62	1	-	1	Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, John Gardiner, Steve Kokoska, Ante Bilaver, Joe Tront, Howard Andrews, Keith Adams, Ken Murphy, Noel Mitten, Carl Gilder Coach: John Gardiner Goal: Mitten 30
Round Fifteen
Saturday July 26 1980 Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Steve Lawson, Liam Houston, David Pye, Billy Brindle, John Cullen, Cliff Whiteside, Mick McGorian, Dave Griffiths, Paul Wade (John Lucchesi 70) Coach: Tony Vrzina Goal: McGorian 62	1	-	0	Altona City Hans van der Poel, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell (Lars Murphy 60), Rob Gramsbergen, Kevin Wilson, Billy Whyte, Kevin Innes (John Little 65), Kevin Kelly, Dave Hoyland, Robbie Craw, Brendon Farmer Coach: Joe Wilson
Saturday July 26 1980 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine
Sunshine City Peter Clarke, Mike Dixey, Steve Ellis, Frank Mussel, Peter Donaldson, Wilf Laing, Ray Pocock (John Mudrinic 70), Dennis Morovic, Domenic Sbaglia (John McNally 60), Jim McRobert, Dave Nelson Coach: Jim McIntyre Goal: McRobert	1	-	3	Green Gully Lou Denys, David Hogben (Andy Segi 46), Jimmy Dunne, John Patten, Grant Smart, Billy Vojtek, Gerry Bennett, Willie Vassallo, Dave Perkin, Steve Bennie, Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goals: Bennie 47, Perkin 55, Vojtek
Sunday July 27 1980 Croydon Park, Croydon
Croydon City Sean Keogh, Harry McKinley, Steve McCombe, Alan Pongho, Mark Brown, Peter Loughnane, Duncan Smith, Dave Brogan, Charlie Murphy, Robbie Forsyth, Kees Doornenbal, John Howarth (Jim Wyllie 75) Coach: Norm Hobson	0	-	1	St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Jimmy Wilson, Steve Gadsby, Bill Jordanou, Sean Rooney, Ian McNeil, Stuart Blair, Ged Bannon (Richie McClunie 82), Stan Webster, Graham French, Chris Kent Coach: Fred Bunce Goal: Blair 84
Sunday July 27 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, Steve Kokoska, John Gardiner, Ante Bilaver, Joe Tront (Mick Klarin 81), Howard Andrews (Alan Kerr 67), Keith Adams, Ken Murphy, Carl Gilder, Noel Mitten Coach: John Gardiner	0	-	1	Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, John Higham, Gordon Flavell, Ljube Petrovski, Robbie Cullen, Jeff Faulkner, Claude Lucchesi, George McMillan, Peter Ollerton, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goal: Petrovski 50
Sunday July 27 1980 Centenary Park, North Frankston
Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Danny McCluskey, Nick Lowe, Chris Valli, Dave Cooper, Ian Williamson (Willie Coulson 75), David Webb (Norrie Campbell 65), Kevin Wall, Bob Adams, Bruce Young Coach: Nigel Bevis Goals: Young 35, Wall, Adams 70	3	-	0	George Cross Robert Amos, Orlando De Sa, Laurie Bilusic, Billy Wilkinson, Norm Maitland, Damien Morgan (Tony Ziegelaar 70), Mick Wilson (Tony Castiello 70), Ray Mizzi, Tony Cowan, Len Pollock, Jim Paparas Coach: Archie Campbell
Sunday July 27 1980 Schintler Reserve, Footscray Referee: Jack Readshaw
Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis, Mike Glykokalamos, Marian Jaworski, Jim Daperis, Eddie Kupisz, John Daperis, John Christoudias, Kit Greechan, Steve Carr, George Theocharidis Coach: Jim Condilis	0	-	2	Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Frank Munro, John Creaney, Pat Della Rocca, Bruno Sabidussi, Alex Nelson, Oscar Crino (Lou Sannipoli 55), Tony Heery, Bobby McGuinness, Mendo Ristovski (Fab Incantalupo 63) Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goals: Incantalupo 72, 88
Round Sixteen
Sunday August 3 1980 Kim Reserve, Altona
Altona City Hans van der Poel, Kevin Wilson, Kevin Kelly, Rob Gramsbergen, John Little, Robbie Craw, Billy Whyte, Lars Murphy, Dave Hoyland, Stuart Cannell, Kevin Innes Coach: Joe Wilson Goals: Cannell 42, Gramsbergen	2	-	0	Croydon City Sean Keogh, Mark Brown, Alan Pongho, Steve McCombe, Charlie Murphy, Kees Doornenbal, Duncan Smith, John Howarth (Jim Wyllie 61), Dave Brogan, Robbie Forsyth, Peter Loughnane Coach: Norm Hobson
Sunday August 3 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne Referee: Stewart Mellings
George Cross Robert Amos, Damien Morgan, Laurie Bilusic (Ray Mizzi 60), Billy Wilkinson, Norm Maitland, Len Pollock, Tony Castiello, Orlando De Sa, Tony Ziegelaar, Tony Cowan (Mick Wilson 78), Jim Paparas Coach: Archie Campbell Goals: Ziegelaar ?, 40, 55, Pollock	4	-	1	Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Steve Lawson, Liam Houston, David Pye (John Lucchesi 46), Billy Brindle, Cliff Whiteside, John Cullen, Mick McGorian, Dave Griffiths, Paul Wade Coach: Tony Vrzina Goal: Houston
Sunday August 3 1980 Green Gully Reserve, St Albans
Green Gully Lou Denys, David Hogben, Jimmy Dunne, John Patten, Grant Smart, Billy Vojtek, Gerry Bennett, Willie Vassallo, Andy Segi, Dave Perkin, Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goals: Vassallo 8, Dunne 80	2	-	1	Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Danny McCluskey (sent off 85), David Luca, David Webb, Dave Cooper, Ian Williamson, Willie Coulson (Norrie Campbell 46), Bob Adams, Kevin Wall Coach: Nigel Bevis Goal: Cooper 48
Sunday August 3 1980 Gillon Oval, Brunswick Referee: Marek Momont Attendance: 800 (est)
Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, John Creaney, Frank Munro, Pat Della Rocca, Bruno Sabidussi, Alex Nelson, Lou Sannipoli, Fab Incantalupo, Mendo Ristovski, Bobby McGuinness Coach: Manny Poulakakis	0	-	1	Sunshine City Dale Wood, Mike Dixey, Steve Ellis, Rob Nelson, Peter Donaldson, Dave Singleton, Wilf Laing, John McNally, Ray Pocock (Domenic Sbaglia 85), Jim McRobert, Dave Nelson Coach: Jim McIntyre Goal: McRobert 81
Sunday August 3 1980 BT Connor Reserve, Reservoir
Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Ljube Petrovski, Eric Lesbirel (Peter Ollerton 75), Jeff Faulkner, Claude Lucchesi, Robbie Cullen, George McMillan, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: Ward 9, 19, ?, McMillan	4	-	0	Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis, Mike Glykokalamos, Marian Jaworski, Jim Daperis (Steve Dimovski 75), John Daperis (Tom Patsakos 12), John Christoudias, Eddie Kupisz, George Theocharidis, Steve Carr, Kit Greechan Coach: Jim Condilis
Sunday August 3 1980 Middle Park Soccer Stadium, Middle Park
St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Jimmy Wilson, Steve Gadsby, Bill Jordanou, Sean Rooney, Ged Bannon (Richie McClunie 75), Ian McNeil, Stuart Blair (Ian Gibson 87), Stan Webster, Graham French, Chris Kent Coach: Fred Bunce	0	-	0	Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, John Gardiner, Steve Kokoska, Ante Bilaver, Joe Tront, Alan Kerr, Keith Adams, Noel Mitten, Carl Gilder, Ken Murphy Coach: John Gardiner
Round Seventeen
Saturday August 9 1980 Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Steve Lawson (Danny Ward 75), John Cullen, Paul Wade, Billy Brindle, Cliff Whiteside, Paul Cooke, Mick McGorian, Dave Griffiths, John Lucchesi Coach: Tony Vrzina	0	-	1	Green Gully Lou Denys, David Hogben, Jimmy Dunne, John Patten, Grant Smart, Billy Vojtek, Gerry Bennett, Willie Vassallo, Andy Segi, Dave Perkin (Steve Bennie 60), Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goal: Segi 55
Sunday August 10 1980 Croydon Park, Croydon
Croydon City Mick Edwards, Mark Brown, Steve McCombe, Alan Pongho, Charlie Murphy, Kees Doornenbal, Harry McKinley (Brian Keenan 65), Dave Brogan, Robbie Forsyth, Peter Loughnane, Jim Wyllie (John Howarth 60) Coach: Norm Hobson	0	-	1	George Cross Robert Amos, Orlando De Sa (Mick Wilson 85), Billy Wilkinson, Laurie Bilusic, Norm Maitland, Len Pollock, Tony Castiello, Damien Morgan, Tony Ziegelaar, Tony Cowan (Ray Mizzi 70), Jim Paparas Coach: Archie Campbell Goal: Cowan 38
Sunday August 10 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby (Chris Kovac 75), Steve Short, John Gardiner, Steve Kokoska, Ante Bilaver, Joe Tront, Keith Adams, Alan Kerr, Noel Mitten (Tommy Cumming 68), Carl Gilder, Ken Murphy Coach: John Gardiner Goals: Gilder 32, Kerr 37	2	-	0	Altona City Hans van der Poel, Kevin Wilson, Kevin Kelly, Rob Gramsbergen, John Little, Robbie Craw, Billy Whyte, Lars Murphy (Peter Lewis 46), Kevin Innes, Dave Hoyland, Stuart Cannell Coach: Joe Wilson
Sunday August 10 1980 Gillon Oval, Brunswick Referee: Nick Karlich Attendance: 5,000 (est)
Juventus Jack Reilly, Pat Della Rocca (Fausto Tarquinio 44), John Creaney, Alex Nelson, Tony Curcio, Bruno Sabidussi, Tiziano Cavallari, Oscar Crino, Tony Heery, Fab Incantalupo (Mendo Ristovski 67), Bobby McGuinness Coach: Manny Poulakakis	0	-	3	Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham (Eric Lesbirel 63), Ljube Petrovski, Jeff Faulkner, Claude Lucchesi, George McMillan (Steve Beech 78), Robbie Cullen, Peter Ollerton, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: Ollerton 26, 38, Faulkner 69
Sunday August 10 1980 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine
Sunshine City Dale Wood, Mike Dixey, Rob Nelson, Steve Ellis, Peter Donaldson, Frank Mussel, Wilf Laing, John McNally (Dave Singleton 50), Ray Pocock, Jim McRobert, Dave Nelson Coach: Jim McIntyre	0	-	1	Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Bob Adams, Ian Williamson, David Luca, Dave Cooper, David Webb, Billy Buchanan (Kevin Burroughs 85), Norrie Campbell (Willie Coulson 55), Bruce Young Coach: Nigel Bevis Goal: Buchanan 36
Sunday August 10 1980 Schintler Reserve, Footscray
Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis (Mick Strangos 83), Marian Jaworski, Mike Glykokalamos, Jim Daperis (Greg Daglis 42), John Christoudias, Eddie Kupisz, Niff Christoudias, Kit Greechan, Steve Carr, George Theocharidis Coach: Jim Condilis Goal: Greechan 82	1	-	1	St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Jimmy Wilson (Gerry Edmondson 70), Steve Gadsby, Bill Jordanou, Sean Rooney, Ged Bannon (Ian Gibson 86), Ian McNeil, Stuart Blair, Stan Webster, Graham French, Chris Kent Coach: Fred Bunce Goal: Daglis og
Round Eighteen
Sunday August 17 1980 Kim Reserve, Altona
Altona City Hans van der Poel, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell, Rob Gramsbergen, John Little, George Watters (Billy Whyte 70), Kevin Kelly, Kevin Innes, Robbie Craw, Brendon Farmer (Lars Murphy 75), Dave Hoyland Coach: Joe Wilson Goals: Craw 33, 80, Hoyland 37	3	-	0	Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Jim Daperis, Mike Glykokalamos, Marian Jaworski, Greg Daglis, John Christoudias, Steve Carr, Eddie Kupisz, George Theocharidis, Kit Greechan (Daxi Kypirtidis 43), Niff Christoudias Coach: Jim Condilis
Sunday August 17 1980 Centenary Park, North Frankston
Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Danny McCluskey, Ian Williamson, Billy Buchanan, Dave Cooper, David Webb, Bob Adams, Kevin Wall, Bruce Young (Chris Valli 75) Coach: Nigel Bevis Goals: Wall 42,, Young 43	3	-	2	Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Liam Houston (Dave Griffiths 17), John Cullen, David Pye, Billy Brindle, Cliff Whiteside, Paul Cooke, Mick McGorian, Danny Ward, Paul Wade Coach: Tony Vrzina Goals: McGorian, Cooke 36
Sunday August 17 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
George Cross Robert Amos, Damien Morgan, Billy Wilkinson (Mick Wilson 46), Laurie Bilusic, Norm Maitland, Len Pollock (sent off 70), Tony Castiello, Ray Mizzi, Tony Cowan, Jim Paparas, Tony Ziegelaar (Jim Papas 87) Coach: Archie Campbell Goal: Cowan	1	-	1	Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, John Gardiner, Steve Kokoska, Ante Bilaver (sent off 80), Joe Tront, Alan Kerr (sent off 70), Keith Adams (Noel Mitten 70), Tommy Cumming, Carl Gilder, Ken Murphy Coach: John Gardiner Goal: Cumming 83
Sunday August 17 1980 Green Gully Reserve, St Albans
Green Gully Lou Denys, David Hogben, Jimmy Dunne, Steve Bennie, Grant Smart, Billy Vojtek, Gerry Bennett, Willie Vassallo, Andy Segi, Dave Perkin, Bill Morrey (Fab Mancinelli 71) Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goal: Vassallo 45	1	-	1	Croydon City Mick Edwards, Harry McKinley, Steve McCombe, Alan Pongho, Charlie Murphy, Peter Loughnane, Duncan Smith, John Howarth (Jim Wyllie 47), Dave Brogan, Kees Doornenbal, Robbie Forsyth Coach: Norm Hobson Goal: Loughnane 16
Sunday August 17 1980 BT Connor Reserve, Reservoir
Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey (Steve Beech 70), Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Ljube Petrovski, Jeff Faulkner (Eric Lesbirel 75), George McMillan, Claude Lucchesi, Robbie Cullen, Peter Ollerton, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: Ward x 4, Faulkner, Petrovski, McMillan	7	-	1	Sunshine City Dale Wood, Mike Dixey (Dennis Morovic 46), Steve Ellis, Rob Nelson, Jim McRobert, Dave Singleton, Peter Donaldson, Frank Mussel, Wilf Laing (John Mudrinic 70), Ray Pocock, Dave Nelson Coach: Jim McIntyre Goal: D Nelson
Sunday August 17 1980 Middle Park Soccer Stadium, Middle Park Referee: Bob Henderson
St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Sean Rooney, Steve Gadsby, Bill Jordanou, Gerry Edmondson, Ged Bannon, Ian McNeil, Stuart Blair, Stan Webster, Graham French, Chris Kent Coach: Fred Bunce Goal: McNeil 86	1	-	1	Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Alex Nelson, John Creaney, Fausto Tarquinio, Charlie Smith (Fab Incantalupo 46), Frank Munro, Oscar Crino, Tiziano Cavallari, George Gillan, Bobby McGuinness Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goal: Gillan 59
Round Nineteen
Saturday August 23 1980 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine
Sunshine City Dale Wood, Peter Donaldson, Frank Mussel, Dennis Morovic, Rod Van der Chys, Steve Ellis, Rob Nelson (Wilf Laing 75), John McNally, Ray Pocock (John Mudrinic 75), Jim McRobert, Dave Nelson Coach: Jim McIntyre Goal: Pocock 48	1	-	0	Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Steve Lawson, Paul Wade, John Cullen, Billy Brindle, Cliff Whiteside, Paul Cooke, Mick McGorian, Dave Griffiths (John Lucchesi 75), Danny Ward (David Pye 75) Coach: Tony Vrzina
Sunday August 24 1980 Kim Reserve, Altona Referee: Jim Dixon Attendance: 400 (est)
Altona City Dennis Masseni, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell, Rob Gramsbergen, Kevin Wilson, George Watters (Lars Murphy 85), Kevin Kelly, Kevin Innes, Robbie Craw, Brendon Farmer (Billy Whyte 55), Dave Hoyland Coach: Joe Wilson	0	-	0	Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, John Creaney, Alex Nelson, Fausto Tarquinio, Bruno Sabidussi, Charlie Smith, Lou Sannipoli, Mendo Ristovski (Fab Incantalupo 70), Bobby McGuinness, George Gillan Coach: Manny Poulakakis
Sunday August 24 1980 Croydon Park, Croydon
Croydon City Mick Edwards, Harry McKinley, Steve McCombe, Alan Pongho, Charlie Murphy, Peter Loughnane, Duncan Smith, John Howarth, Dave Brogan, Robbie Forsyth (Mark Brown 70), Kees Doornenbal (Jim Wyllie 60) Coach: Norm Hobson	0	-	0	Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Danny McCluskey, Ian Williamson (Bruce Young 46), Billy Buchanan, Dave Cooper, David Webb, Chris Valli, Bob Adams, Kevin Wall Coach: Nigel Bevis
Sunday August 24 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Keith Adams, Steve Kokoska, John Gardiner, Joe Tront, Steve Short, Howard Andrews, Ken Murphy, Noel Mitten, Mick Klarin, Carl Gilder Coach: John Gardiner Goals: Murphy 71, Klarin 84, Gilder 86	3	-	0	Green Gully Lou Denys, David Hogben, Jimmy Dunne, John Patten, Grant Smart, Billy Vojtek, Gerry Bennett, Willie Vassallo, Andy Segi (Dave Perkin 67), Steve Bennie, Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan
Sunday August 24 1980 BT Connor Reserve, Reservoir
Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Ljube Petrovski, Jeff Faulkner, George McMillan, Claude Lucchesi, Robbie Cullen, Peter Ollerton, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: Ollerton 30, 60pk, 80	3	-	2	St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Ged Bannon, Anton Dosen (sent off 87), Steve Gadsby, Sean Rooney (Jimmy Wilson 75), Stuart Blair (Gerry Edmondson 20), Ian McNeil, Stan Webster, Graham French, Richie McClunie, Chris Kent Coach: Fred Bunce Goals: French 44pk, Dosen 85
Sunday August 24 1980 Schintler Reserve, Footscray
Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis, Marian Jaworski, Mike Glykokalamos, Greg Daglis, Jim Daperis, Eddie Kupisz, Steve Dimovski, John Christoudias (George Theocharidis 65), Steve Carr, Kit Greechan Coach: Jim Condilis Goals: Greechan 13pk, Carr 30	2	-	1	George Cross Robert Amos, Damien Morgan, Tony Castiello, Laurie Bilusic, Norm Maitland, Tony Ziegelaar, Mick Wilson, Ray Mizzi, Robert Mirak (Charlie Vella 30), Tony Cowan (Boris Viti 75), Jim Paparas Coach: Archie Campbell Goal: Mirak 28
Round Twenty
Saturday August 30 1980 Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Steve Lawson, Liam Houston, John Cullen, Billy Brindle, Cliff Whiteside, Paul Cooke (David Pye 35), Mick McGorian, Dave Griffiths, Paul Wade Coach: Tony Vrzina Goals: McGorian 48pk, 68	2	-	3	Croydon City Mick Edwards, Mark Brown, Alan Pongho, Steve McCombe, Charlie Murphy, Peter Loughnane, Kees Doornenbal, John Howarth, Jim Wyllie, Dave Brogan, Duncan Smith Coach: Norm Hobson Goals: Smith, Loughnane, Pye 78og
Sunday August 31 1980 Kim Reserve, Altona
Altona City Dennis Masseni, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell, Rob Gramsbergen, Kevin Wilson, George Watters, Kevin Kelly (John Little 70), Kevin Innes, Robbie Craw, Billy Whyte, Dave Hoyland (Lars Murphy 80) Coach: Joe Wilson Goals: Gramsbergen, Whyte	2	-	3	Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham (Steve Beech 70), Ljube Petrovski, Jeff Faulkner, George McMillan, Claude Lucchesi (Stuart Cunningham 75), Gary Ward, Peter Ollerton, Eric Lesbirel Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: Ward, Lucchesi 25, Ollerton pk
Sunday August 31 1980 Centenary Park, North Frankston
Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Danny McCluskey, Chris Valli, Ian Williamson, Billy Buchanan, Dave Cooper, David Webb, Willie Coulson, Kevin Wall Coach: Nigel Bevis Goal: Buchanan 12	1	-	2	Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Keith Adams, John Gardiner, Steve Kokoska, Steve Short, Joe Tront, Howard Andrews, Ken Murphy, Noel Mitten, Mick Klarin, Carl Gilder Coach: John Gardiner Goals: Klarin, Adams pk
Sunday August 31 1980 Gillon Oval, Brunswick Referee: Dennis Voutsinas Attendance: 1,500
Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Frank Munro, John Creaney, Fausto Tarquinio, Charlie Smith (Oscar Crino 46), Tiziano Cavallari, Bruno Sabidussi, Bobby McGuinness, George Gillan, Tony Heery Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goal: McGuinness 14pk	1	-	0	George Cross Robert Amos, Charlie Vella, Laurie Bilusic, Tony Castiello, Norm Maitland, Ray Mizzi, Mick Wilson, Jim Paparas, Tony Ziegelaar (Jim Papas 75), Tony Cowan, Damien Morgan Coach: Archie Campbell
Sunday August 31 1980 Green Gully Reserve, St Albans Referee: Joe Slaats
Green Gully Lou Denys, David Hogben, Jimmy Dunne (sent off 50), John Patten, Grant Smart, Billy Vojtek, Steve Bennie, Willie Vassallo, Dave Perkin (Fab Mancinelli 46), Andy Segi, Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goal: Mancinelli 74	1	-	0	Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis (Tom Patsakos 75), Marian Jaworski, Mike Glykokalamos, Greg Daglis, Eddie Kupisz, Jim Daperis, John Christoudias, Steve Dimovski, Kit Greechan, Steve Carr Coach: Jim Condilis
Sunday August 31 1980 Middle Park Soccer Stadium, Middle Park
St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Ged Bannon, Steve Gadsby, Gerry Edmondson, Sean Rooney (David Baker 87), Chris Kent, Ian McNeil, Stuart Blair, Stan Webster, Graham French, Richie McClunie (Les Thomson 83) Coach: Fred Bunce Goals: Kent 45, French 84pk	2	-	0	Sunshine City Dale Wood, Peter Donaldson, Frank Mussel, Steve Ellis, Peter Scarlett, Rod Van der Chys (Wilf Laing 55), Rob Nelson, John McNally, Ray Pocock, Jim McRobert (John Mudrinic 80), Dave Nelson Coach: Jim McIntyre
Round Twenty-One
Sunday September 7 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Steve Short, Steve Kokoska, Keith Adams, Ante Bilaver, Ken Murphy, Howard Andrews, Ivan Istuk, Joe Tront (Ned Batinovic 65), Mick Klarin, Carl Gilder (John Gardiner 75) Coach: John Gardiner Goals: Istuk 17, Houston 30og	2	-	0	Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Paul Wade, Steve Lawson, David Pye, Billy Brindle (David Hume 70), Liam Houston, John Cullen, Mick McGorian, Dave Griffiths (Graham Haupt 70), Danny Ward Coach: Tony Vrzina
Sunday September 7 1980 Gillon Oval, Brunswick Referee: Evan Venios Attendance: 1,000 (est)
Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Frank Munro (Bruno Sabidussi 70), Alex Nelson, Fausto Tarquinio, Oscar Crino, Tiziano Cavallari, Tony Heery, Mendo Ristovski, George Gillan, Bobby McGuinness Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goals: McGuinness 28pk Gillan 60	2	-	0	Green Gully Lou Denys, David Hogben, John Patten, Gerry Bennett, Grant Smart, Fab Mancinelli (Steve Crilly 75), Billy Vojtek, Willie Vassallo, Andy Segi (Danny Beranic 75), Bill Morrey, Dave Perkin Coach: Bobby McLachlan
Sunday September 7 1980 BT Connor Reserve, Reservoir
Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Ljube Petrovski, Jeff Faulkner, George McMillan, Claude Lucchesi, Robbie Cullen (Eric Lesbirel 46), Peter Ollerton, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: Faulkner 15, Lucchesi 33 Ward x 2	4	-	0	George Cross Robert Amos, Damien Morgan, Billy Wilkinson, Laurie Bilusic, Norm Maitland, Len Pollock, Tony Castiello (sent off 30), Mick Wilson, Ray Mizzi, Jim Paparas, Tony Cowan Coach: Archie Campbell
Sunday September 7 1980 Middle Park Soccer Stadium, Middle Park
St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Sean Rooney, Anton Dosen, Steve Gadsby, Gerry Edmondson, Les Thomson (David Baker 78), Ged Bannon, Ian McNeil, Stan Webster, Graham French, Chris Kent Coach: Fred Bunce Goals: Bannon 46, McNeil 51, Webster	3	-	1	Altona City Rathman Memeshi, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell, Rob Gramsbergen, Kevin Wilson, Kevin Innes, George Watters (Lars Murphy 60), John Little, Robbie Craw, Billy Whyte, Dave Hoyland Coach: Joe Wilson Goal: Cannell pk
Sunday September 7 1980 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine
Sunshine City Dale Wood, Peter Donaldson, Steve Ellis, Rob Nelson, Dennis Morovic, Wilf Laing, Frank Mussel, John McNally, Ray Pocock, Jim McRobert, Dave Nelson Coach: Jim McIntyre Goal: Donaldson 19	1	-	0	Croydon City Mick Edwards, Mark Brown, Alan Pongho, Steve McCombe, Charlie Murphy, Peter Loughnane, John Howarth, Kees Doornenbal (Harry McKinley 70), Jim Wyllie (Robbie Forsyth 75), Dave Brogan, Duncan Smith Coach: Norm Hobson
Sunday September 7 1980 Schintler Reserve, Footscray
Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis (George Shinas 46), Jim Daperis, Mike Glykokalamos, Marian Jaworski, Greg Daglis, John Daperis (Tom Patsakos 46), Eddie Kupisz, John Christoudias, Steve Dimovski, Steve Carr, Kit Greechan Coach: Jim Condilis	0	-	4	Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Nick Lowe, Danny McCluskey, Chris Valli, Billy Buchanan, Dave Cooper (Willie Coulson 46), David Webb (Ian Williamson 65), Bob Adams, Kevin Wall, Bruce Young Coach: Nigel Bevis Goals: Adams 44, McCluskey 45, Wall 46, 77pk
Round Twenty-Two
Sunday September 14 1980 Kim Reserve, Altona
Altona City Hans van der Poel, Peter Lewis, Stuart Cannell, Rob Gramsbergen, Kevin Wilson, Lars Murphy, Kevin Kelly, John Little (Dave Hoyland 65), Robbie Craw, Billy Whyte, Kevin Innes (Brendon Farmer) Coach: Joe Wilson	0	-	1	George Cross Robert Amos (Hugh Graham 70), Charlie Vella, Billy Wilkinson, Laurie Bilusic, Norm Maitland, Mick Wilson, Damien Morgan (Tony Ziegelaar 30), Ray Mizzi, Len Pollock, Tony Cowan, Jim Paparas Coach: Archie Campbell Goal: Pollock
Sunday September 14 1980 Olympic Park No.2, Melbourne
Essendon Croatia Peter Blasby, Keith Adams, John Gardiner, Steve Kokoska, Steve Short, Ken Murphy, Howard Andrews, Ivan Istuk, Mick Klarin, Carl Gilder, Ned Batinovic Coach: John Gardiner	0	-	0	Sunshine City Dale Wood, Peter Donaldson, Rob Nelson, Steve Ellis, Dennis Morovic, Wilf Laing, Frank Mussel, John McNally, Ray Pocock, Jim McRobert, Dave Nelson Coach: Jim McIntyre
Sunday September 14 1980 Gillon Oval, Brunswick Referee: Nick Karlich Attendance: 5000 (est)
Juventus Jack Reilly, Tony Curcio, Frank Munro, John Creaney, Fausto Tarquinio, Bruno Sabidussi, Tiziano Cavallari, Tony Heery, Mendo Ristovski, George Gillan, Bobby McGuinness Coach: Manny Poulakakis Goals: McGuinness 3pk, 36, 49, Ristovski 13	4	-	1	Prahran Slavia Elvio Pugliese, Neville Haupt, Liam Houston, Paul Wade, David Pye, Danny Ward, Paul Cooke, Billy Brindle (Steve Lawson 46), Mick McGorian, Dave Griffiths, John Cullen Coach: Tony Vrzina Goal: Cullen 45
Sunday September 14 1980 BT Connor Reserve, Reservoir
Preston Makedonia Lou Kastner, Mike Rainey, Gordon Flavell, John Higham, Ljube Petrovski, Jeff Faulkner, George McMillan, Claude Lucchesi, Robbie Cullen, Peter Ollerton, Gary Ward Coach: Brian Edgley Goals: McMillan x 2, Ollerton	3	-	3	Frankston City Billy Whiteside, Shaun Parton, Danny McCluskey, Nick Lowe, Ian Williamson, Billy Buchanan, Dave Cooper, Willie Coulson, David Webb, Bob Adams, Kevin Wall Coach: Nigel Bevis Goals: Whiteside 60, Adams 65, Webb 70
Sunday September 14 1980 Middle Park Soccer Stadium, Middle Park
St Kilda Hakoah Mike O'Hara, Sean Rooney, Steve Gadsby, David Baker, Gerry Edmondson, Ged Bannon, Les Thomson (Bill Jordanou 74), Ian McNeil (Jimmy Wilson 86), Stan Webster, Graham French, Chris Kent Coach: Fred Bunce	0	-	2	Green Gully Lou Denys, David Hogben, Grant Smart, John Patten, Steve Crilly, Billy Vojtek, Gerry Bennett, Willie Vassallo, Andy Segi, Dave Perkin, Bill Morrey Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goals: Segi x 2
Sunday September 14 1980 Schintler Reserve, Footscray Referee: Jim Dixon
Western Suburbs Alex Mitanidis, Daxi Kypirtidis, Mike Glykokalamos, Marian Jaworski, Greg Daglis, Eddie Kupisz, Jim Daperis, Tom Patsakos (John Daperis 46', sent off 81), Kit Greechan, Steve Carr, George Theocharidis Coach: Jim Condilis	0	-	0	Croydon City Mick Edwards, Mark Brown, Alan Pongho, Steve McCombe, Charlie Murphy, Kees Doornenbal, Dave Brogan, John Howarth, Jim Wyllie, Robbie Forsyth, Peter Loughnane Coach: Norm Hobson

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